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Castes also involve sub-divisions within themselves, i.e. Castes almost always have subcastes and sometimes sub- castes may also have sub-sub-castes. This is referred to as a ______.
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Class
Division
Kinship
Segmental Division
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Solution
Castes also involve sub-divisions within themselves, i.e. Castes almost always have subcastes and sometimes sub-castes may also have sub-sub-castes. This is referred to as a Segmental Division.
Explanation:
Caste divisions within castes are commonly used in South Asia to further differentiate between people or groups within the same caste or subcaste. These divides are based on vocation, geographic location, and social status.
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